Historian Sarah Barringer Gordon says of the LDS Church "that from the moment of its birth, Mormons were under a kleig light." This insightful documentary explores the religion's roots, from prophet Joseph Smith's 1827 discovery of the golden plates that formed the Book of Mormon to the cycle of persecution and exodus that followed the religion's adherents for much of the 19th century. Included: a look at the practice of plural marriage; comments from church elders and scholars.
Title | American Experience - Season 19 Episode 13 The Mormons (1): History |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | PBS |
Cast | |
Crew | Cameo George (Executive Producer) |
Alternative Titles | The American Experience |
Keyword | biography, usa history, current affairs |
First Air Date | Oct 04, 1988 |
Last Air date | Oct 01, 2024 |
Season | 37 Season |
Episode | 396 Episode |
Runtime | 55:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 7.50/ 10 by 28.00 users |
Popularity | 190.121 |
Language | English |